Chapter 1 August

Time flies, and it's already August of this year.

Los Angeles, at the "Kobe Celebrates Finals MVP" training facility, after some fine-tuning by Su Feng's team, something that puzzled Kobe happened this summer.

Namely...

The Jokic, who he thought would be catching up with O'Neal in weight, had actually started to slowly "slim down"!

On the 20th, when weighing Jokic to see if this "streaky pork" met factory standards, Jokic, who complained about being "skinny as a rake" every day, had already dropped to 131.5 kilograms.

In Su Feng's previous life, when Jokic gradually reached his career peak, his weight was around 127 to 128 kilograms. (Note 1)

Of course, compared to the average NBA player...

Jokic's fat content, which could only be compared to ordinary people, was incomparable.

Therefore, the main reason Jokic's weight could come down so "quickly" this time was that Mansias and the other physical trainers didn't think Jokic could develop muscles like Su Feng at all.

And anyone who knows a little about "losing weight" should know...

For professional athletes, losing fat and losing muscle are two completely different things.

In Su Feng's opinion, as long as Jokic can control his weight to around 128 kilograms before the preseason starts in October, then this fragrant piece of "streaky pork" will be qualified to leave the factory.

As for the fat content that meets the NBA's average standard...

Tsk!

Isn't that making things difficult for "Fat Tiger"?

However, even if Jokic only changed from a fat guy who didn't look like a professional player at all, to a fat guy who had some similarities with the fat guys on the court and had a basic professional player shape...

In Kobe's opinion, this was still something he couldn't understand.

Because, under Su Feng's "pampering"...

In the past month, Jokic's Coca-Cola supply has never been cut off!

And, this guy looks a bit fat...

But his strength and agility...

In Kobe's eyes, it's as if he's cheating!

Especially his jump, which barely gets him 5 centimeters off the ground...

You can't say it's standard, but the posture looks quite graceful and smooth for a big man's shooting form.

In Su Feng's original timeline, why did many people like to say that Jokic was a point guard who disguised himself as a center?

Because for inside players whose action speed cannot be compared with outside players...

Jokic's shooting speed is definitely on the faster side.

In addition, don't look at Jokic's many fake moves that seem slow and leisurely, as if he's playing like an old man...

But when the ball is in his hands, it's by no means easy to steal it from him.

Moreover, many times, he can even show you up.

In Su Feng's previous life, as the actual ball-handler for the Nuggets at the time, Jokic's career average turnovers were around 2.8.

Knowing that Jokic also had to take on certain low-post offense responsibilities in the game, Jokic's actual assist-to-turnover ratio was often lower than the statistics showed.

Therefore, rather than saying Kobe was surprised by the technical level shown by the 19-year-old Jokic because Kobe didn't understand basketball...

It's better to say...

This fat guy, in a sense, completely subverted people's general understanding of basketball players.

In terms of height, Jokic's reported height is "213" centimeters, but Su Feng estimates that he is only 210 centimeters after wearing shoes, which is only average in the NBA, where there are many tall players.

In terms of speed...

No kidding, O'Neal's grandma might really be able to compete with him this time. (Note 2)

As for jumping, which has long been an important quality for NBA inside players...

Emmm.

Perhaps, Jokic's jumping ability is about the height of a bottle of Coke!

In short, Su Feng wouldn't be surprised if this "streaky pork" could play until he was over 40 years old.

Because Jokic's physical talent...

Has no room for regression at all.

In August, Jokic's "arduous" weight loss journey continued...

On the 23rd, on Kobe's official 36th birthday, after more than a month of careful preparation by Little Buss and the Lakers staff...

The Lakers' official website officially announced that the Lakers had reached a three-year extension agreement with Su Feng and Kobe, worth over 105 million US dollars, and including a trade veto clause.

At 3:00 PM local time in Los Angeles, a total of more than 70,000 Lakers fans poured into the Home Depot Center, the home stadium of the Los Angeles Galaxy team, which was rented by Little Buss.

At the renewal site, these enthusiastic Lakers fans wore commemorative T-shirts for the Su-Kobe renewal ceremony, which the Lakers staff had prepared for them in advance on the seats.

On the front of the T-shirt was a cartoon version of Su Feng, with a deadpan expression, being hugged by another cartoon Kobe.

On the back were the personal honors the two had won in their careers so far.

In addition, on the front of the commemorative T-shirt, below the cartoon images of Su and Kobe, if you look closely, you will find this passage:

This shirt is dedicated to commemorating the greatest era in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers!

And, if you look more closely at the shape of the left hand of Su Feng's cartoon character...

You will find that in the middle of Su Feng's gesture, which looks like an OK sign but is actually a "got you" gesture, there is also a pattern that looks very much like the Jordan logo.

And Kobe, with one hand around Su Feng and the other behind his back, is holding the Finals MVP trophy he just won with Su Feng...

And, a cartoon baby shark swimming in the trophy.

As everyone knows, O'Neal's most famous nickname is "The Big Shaq."

In addition, after leaving Los Angeles and joining the Heat, O'Neal once said that he felt as if he had jumped from a puddle into the ocean...

So it goes without saying who the baby shark in the FMVP trophy held by Kobe's cartoon character is mocking.

And the gesture made by Su Feng's cartoon character, in addition to implying that Jordan was completely under his control, also alludes to the fact that the Lakers, led by "OK", were swept 4-0 three times in the Finals by Su Feng's team.

As for many years in the future...

The fact that male netizens in the universe kingdom are triggered by this cartoon...

That's purely because they're putting themselves in the position.

At the renewal ceremony, in order to pay tribute to the legends who will definitely lock in the top two seats in Lakers history after their retirement, although Little Buss doesn't have the connections of his old father...

But with the patient search of the cameraman at the scene, half of Hollywood's stars, as well as stars and social celebrities from Rabbit Country who came from afar, still raised the level of the entire renewal ceremony by several notches.

In NBA history, a renewal ceremony of this scale is absolutely unheard of.

Because even when Jordan renewed his contract with the Bulls, he only held a press conference at most and invited a bunch of media to witness it.

But at the Home Depot Center, as Su Feng's wife, Britney, once again appeared on stage, with a song "The Legend Never Fades" as the opening performance of this renewal ceremony...

To be fair.

The opening ceremony performance of the future Tokyo Olympic Games will definitely have to kneel down and kowtow three times to the performance of this renewal ceremony.

In order to tell the world that he is the number one die-hard fan of the Su-Kobe CP...

Little Buss, who doesn't care about selling his grandfather's land, spent even more on this renewal ceremony than the Lakers' championship parade.

Although Little Buss doesn't even rank in the rich circle in the United States in terms of wealth...

But it's like Arsenal's owner, Clark, is unwilling to spend an extra shilling for Arsenal, but is willing to take out a loan to build a new stadium for the Los Angeles Rams...

Because Little Buss is willing to spend on the sense of ceremony for Su and Kobe's renewal.

Therefore, there is this unprecedented, large-scale renewal ceremony!

On the court, after Britney finished singing, a familiar voice suddenly entered the ears of nearly 70,000 fans at the scene...

"From Pennsylvania to the extremely cold north...

From Florida to the rich southern manor...

Across the ocean, the honors he has achieved cannot be engraved even on ten 'Mount Rushmores'!

The world trembles at the mention of his name.

Niagara Falls reverses its flow at the mention of his name!

He is the Caesar of the basketball world, the Napoleon who has never encountered Waterloo.

In the basketball world, God also calls him God!

He is the 11-time NBA Finals MVP!

He is the 13-time NBA scoring champion!

...... (Let's omit 10,000 words here for now)

Ladies and gentlemen, now, please let us welcome with the warmest applause and cheers...

The greatest basketball player in the history of the sport of basketball...

Su———————Feng!!"

Inside the player tunnel, holding a basketball in his hand, when Su Feng appeared in a Lakers No. 23 jersey, it has to be said that Martin's opening remarks, an old acquaintance, were the most dramatic in Su Feng's opinion.

At the scene...

The most shocking scene since the construction of the Los Angeles Galaxy team's home stadium appeared.

On the stands, nearly 70,000 Lakers fans were frantically roaring Su Feng's name.

Its momentum is like thunder, and its sound goes straight to the sky.

"A real man should be like this!" On the commentary stage, although Pippen's original English meaning wasn't this...

But seeing Su Feng enjoy the worship of the fans at the scene, Pippen's inner translation is roughly this.

Without a doubt.

At this moment, Little Buss not only gave Su Feng unprecedented respect.

Moreover, from this moment on, the Lakers' future attraction to super stars will definitely be above the other twenty-nine teams in the NBA!

Because anyone who plays basketball...

Who doesn't expect to be able to ascend to the throne like Su Feng one day?

In the center of the field, although they had already officially signed with the Lakers in the morning, Su Feng and Little Buss still handed a blank piece of paper to each other.

On TNT television, after glancing at O'Neal, who was already crying his eyes out, Barkley explained to the fans in front of the TV: "I hand you a blank piece of paper, which means that you can fill in the term and annual salary of this contract.

And I hand you back a blank piece of paper, which represents the absolute trust between the player and the team.

Undoubtedly, in NBA history, in this cruel and ruthless commercial league, this is definitely something we have never heard of!"

On the court, after Su Feng and Little Buss exchanged blank sheets of paper, the first wave of fireworks prepared by the Lakers also soared into the clouds at the same time.

In front of the TV, at this moment, this scene at the Home Depot Center made Messi and Ronaldo, who couldn't come to the scene because the five major European leagues had already started, extremely envious.

At the same time, at this moment, it also made Michael Jordan furious.

Because if the Bulls had given Jordan such courtesy back then...

Then wouldn't he, Jordan, have brought back 20 championships for the Bulls?

No!

Why the hell am I so cheap, choosing to watch the live broadcast of this renewal ceremony!

Inside the player tunnel, after Su Feng finished his renewal ceremony, it was Kobe's turn to take the stage.

"He is a darling, and also an outcast.

He has been chased, and almost exiled.

He regained respect in weightlessness, and gained more respect in respect.

He is about to leave, and will never leave.

You don't have to say thank you.

Because it is we who should say thank you!

Ladies and gentlemen.

Now, please let us welcome with the warmest applause and cheers...

Los Angeles' eternal angel...

Six-time NBA champion...

Finals MVP...

Regular season MVP...

...... (Let's omit 5,000 words here for now)

Kobe——————Bryant!"

Ahem!

In this life, anyone who knows Kobe a little should know that Kobe's favorite thing is CCTV, which can always find angles to praise him...

In addition, under the influence of Su Feng's butterfly effect, even He Wei has changed his career to commentating on basketball...

Therefore, in this life, the draft for Kobe's appearance at the renewal ceremony was not only provided by a famous CCTV team...

The DJ responsible for reading this draft is also the most familiar "Wei Ping-Bryant" to Chinese basketball fans.

It has to be said that Little Buss has indeed put in a lot of effort in today's renewal ceremony.

Inside the stadium, on the east and west stands, with Kobe's appearance, two huge jerseys also began to be passed around among the fans.

East, No. 23, Su Feng.

West, No. 24, Kobe.

Like Su Feng before, Kobe, who had already completed the signing with the Lakers in the morning, also handed a blank piece of paper to Little Buss.

At this point, the Su-Kobe signing ceremony was officially completed.

And the court immediately turned from a signing ceremony into a large concert by Britney.

Over the years, because Britney has retired from the music scene and changed her career to focus on being Su Feng's English teacher, Britney also had a lot of fun taking advantage of this signing ceremony.

No kidding.

If it weren't for Su Feng's relationship...

Then the level of this signing ceremony would drop by at least half.

Because have you ever seen an NBA star's signing ceremony that can invite America's dream goddess to sing?

And the most important thing is...

It doesn't cost a thing!

In addition, when the close-up lens was given to Britney at the scene...

The group of otaku who had turned from teenagers into uncles were also dumbfounded.

Because of the vitality and charm that Britney exudes at this moment...

It's exactly the same as back then.

The next day, many American newspapers and magazines gave the headline and cover to this signing ceremony, which was comparable to the Super Bowl.

And in New York, in an interview, the new NBA president, Mark, also highly praised this grand signing ceremony.

Seriously, even if you count back a hundred years, and count forward a hundred years, apart from Su Feng and Little Buss, no one can jointly create such a big event in the NBA.

On the 24th, even NFL officials said in an interview...

If we put aside the miscellaneous factors...

Then this grand event held in Los Angeles on the 23rd would almost make you think that basketball is the number one sport on the blue planet.

Don't joke around. For those capitalists, apart from the fact that football has traditionally held fan meet-and-greets for players when signing with them...

Who would be willing to spend so much money on this "unimportant" ceremony?

But...

The Lakers not only really did it.

And they also created an atmosphere that was no less than the Super Bowl.

August 23rd.

Kobe's 36th birthday.

This is definitely an unprecedented glorious moment in the NBA.

Because from this moment on...

As the images of the Su-Kobe signing ceremony spread to all parts of the world through social networks...

As people spontaneously began to promote this signing ceremony.

If basketball really becomes the number one sport on the blue planet one day in the future.

Then at that time...

Historians will definitely think of this day.

Because this is not just publicity that you can't buy no matter how much money you spend...

It is also a gift that Little Buss gives to the two veterans with full sincerity.

"If I can't play for the Lakers in this life, then what am I playing basketball for?" In Madrid, Spain, Luka Dončić, who had already been exceptionally selected into the Real Madrid youth team, said after watching the news that Su and Kobe had renewed their contracts with the Lakers.

"I, Jayson, am a Laker in this life! And I will be a Laker even in death!" In St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Jayson Tatum, who was already Su and Kobe's number one die-hard fan, also became more determined on this day that he must wear a Lakers jersey in the future.

"If I can play for the Lakers in this life...

Then what am I riding a bicycle for in this life, Brandon?" At Kingston High School in the United States, Brandon Ingram, a five-star talented high school student, said with tears in his eyes after watching the news.

It is worth mentioning that it was also this summer.

Logo Man declined Warriors owner Lacob's suggestion that he continue to serve as the Warriors' strategist.

Because after the 14/15 season.

Jerry West knew.

He had to go home.

In the future, after Su and Kobe retire.

The Lakers need a strategist who can assist Little Buss together with Kupchak.

In Su Feng's previous life, because Aunt Jenny successfully came to power, Logo Man chose the Clippers next door.

But now...

What a joke!

He, Jerry West, and Little Buss...

Are even closer buddies than brothers!

And unlike Pelinka and others, who were afraid that Logo Man would come back to seize power in Su Feng's memory...

As a disciple of West...

After learning that Logo Man would not renew his contract with the Warriors...

Kupchak took out his bottle of Lafite that he had treasured for many years that day.

The interesting stories inside the Lakers' front office will not be mentioned for the time being.

In September, Jokic's weight loss work made another major breakthrough.

According to his own disclosure, when his brothers came to Los Angeles from Serbia to visit him...

His brothers even mistakenly thought that he had been abused by the Lakers.

Because this "skinny guy" who only weighs 129.5 kilograms...

Is this still their brother who "duang, duang, duang" when he walks?

"I'm already so skinny...

Boss, please, please stop making me eat that damn nutrition meal!" That day, on the training ground, Jokic complained to Su Feng with a aggrieved face.

However, on the side, after "duo-ing" Jokic's stomach with his hand, Kobe said, "Oh, my God! I really want to cut off these fats on your body and refine them into oil!" (Note 3)

Jokic: "......"

No!

I'm already so "skinny," Boss Kobe, are you sure these "lean meats" on my body can still be refined into oil?

On the training ground, watching Jokic being pushed back by Kobe to continue on the treadmill obediently, Su Feng couldn't help but laugh.

Because you don't say...

The Lakers really need someone like Kobe who likes to play the villain.

In addition, this summer, because the Lakers suddenly had five big catfish...

So, when checking the training videos sent to him by everyone, Su Feng found that these guys were obviously more serious than before when training in the summer.

In the Summer League held in July, Dinwiddie, who played for the Lakers, performed well.

Therefore, in August, after learning that this kid could only train on the streetball court because of his poor family background, Su Feng summoned him to the "Kobe is Su Feng's Little Brother Forever Home" as soon as possible.

As a second-round pick, don't look at Dinwiddie's salary in his first year, which is also quite a lot.

But after deducting taxes, plus there are a bunch of relatives and friends to support...

In fact, there is not much money left for Dinwiddie to spend.

In the NBA, most black players are "one person attains the Tao, and all his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

Therefore, after learning that the boss was not only willing to provide him with training venues, but also provide food and accommodation...

As Kobe had predicted earlier...

The first thing Dinwiddie said to Su Feng after coming to the "Su Feng is a Stupid Cook Home" was: "General Spencer, is willing to pass down through generations to dribble, assist, and screen for the Su family!"

However, compared to Jokic, who is not so worry-free, Kobe really likes Dinwiddie during this special training period.

Because in addition to being well-behaved and sensible, Dinwiddie is also quite conscious in training.

Next season, in Kobe's opinion...

The point guard position will definitely become the most competitive position in the Lakers.

Because with Dinwiddie's training attitude, plus Bledsoe, who has to send training videos to Su Feng every day...

Rondo (self-proclaimed), whose strength is only slightly higher than CP3, how can he suppress these two young people?

"Eh, when did you start caring so much about your teammates?" That day, when Kobe asked him about Rondo's recent situation, Su Feng asked curiously.

"As the big boss of the Lakers, I should care about my teammates." Hearing this, Kobe said righteously.

"Is that so? Then I have to remind you that it's hard to say, next season, your Lakers big boss will become the third boss, or even the fourth boss!" Patting Kobe on the shoulder, Su Feng said with a smile.

"How is that possible?" Kobe said with a confident look.

"Nothing is impossible.

After all...

Just like I can't believe that Rajon has developed a three-point shot this summer." Putting his arm around Kobe, Su Feng said.

"What?

Rajon has developed a three-point shot?" Kobe said with a surprised look.

"Yeah, I just finished watching the training video he sent me...

He shot 100 times and made more than 70!" Su Feng said with a smile.

It has to be said that the high-intensity competition within the Lakers is indeed the key factor for this Lakers team to always stand at the peak.

Look, isn't that right...

Rondo, who was supposed to have a few years of training in Su Feng's memory...

Has evolved again this summer.

Through the query function of the Iron-Forging System, Su Feng found that...

Rondo's three-point ability value has increased to 74 after nearly three months of hard training.

Although according to Su Feng's past experience, this ability value only means that Rondo has evolved from being able to be completely left open to only being able to be selectively left open.

But looking at these increasingly conscious teammates who are still constantly working on their bodies and honing their skills...

Su Feng believes.

Next season, the Lakers will be able to achieve their dynasty under his and someone else's leadership!

……

ps: Try to break through again in length tomorrow! After all, even if I’m short and neat, I can’t be complacent just because everyone always praises me for being long, right?

Note 1: Pinyin transliteration is only included in the note section in this case.
Note 2: Pinyin transliteration is only included in the note section in this case.
Note 3: Pinyin transliteration is only included in the note section in this case.